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Dr. Meade Castleton Edmunds III, MD

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Virginia School of Medicine (1988)

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

4713 Papermill Drive Suite 100
Knoxville, TN 37909

(865) 851-7771

Dr. Meade Castleton Edmunds III, MD is a gastroenterologist in Knoxville, TN specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1988 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Meade Castleton Edmunds III, MD is affiliated with University Physicians' Association, Inc. and EDMUNDS GASTROENTEROLOGY PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

4713 Papermill Drive Suite 100
Knoxville, TN 37909

Some issues Dr. Meade Castleton Edmunds III, MD can help you with:

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

diagnostic procedures	770
doctor visit	1152
esophageal dilation	118
gastrointestinal procedures	1021
hospital care	53
hydrogen breath test	16
inpatient care	53
lab tests	213
methane breath test	16
minimally invasive procedures	1020
preventive care	199
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	751

**Gender**
Male	426
Female	575

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	941
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	494
From 75 to 84	292
85 and over	76
Less than 65	139

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

diagnostic procedures	720
doctor visit	972
esophageal dilation	134
gastrointestinal procedures	1026
hospital care	11
hydrogen breath test	17
injections	11
inpatient care	11
methane breath test	17
minimally invasive procedures	1025
preventive care	234
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	691

**Gender**
Male	416
Female	590

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	952
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	554
From 75 to 84	260
85 and over	60
Less than 65	132

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

diagnostic procedures	770
doctor visit	815
esophageal dilation	134
gastrointestinal procedures	963
hydrogen breath test	18
injections	11
methane breath test	18
minimally invasive procedures	962
preventive care	125
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	757

**Gender**
Male	802
Female	1078

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1796
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1006
From 75 to 84	524
85 and over	120
Less than 65	230

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

diagnostic procedures	828
doctor visit	656
esophageal dilation	158
gastrointestinal procedures	1024
hospital care	12
hydrogen breath test	23
inpatient care	12
methane breath test	23
minimally invasive procedures	1023
preventive care	149
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	803

**Gender**
Male	421
Female	575

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	943
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	567
From 75 to 84	255
85 and over	58
Less than 65	116

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

diagnostic procedures	788
doctor visit	720
esophageal dilation	139
gastrointestinal procedures	1017
hydrogen breath test	22
methane breath test	22
minimally invasive procedures	1016
preventive care	173
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	771

**Gender**
Male	398
Female	600

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	938
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	571
From 75 to 84	269
85 and over	54
Less than 65	104

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

diagnostic procedures	476
doctor visit	530
esophageal dilation	107
gastrointestinal procedures	609
hospital care	12
injections	11
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	608
preventive care	90
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	466

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	662
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	394
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	39
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

diagnostic procedures	633
doctor visit	692
esophageal dilation	120
gastrointestinal procedures	804
minimally invasive procedures	803
preventive care	120
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	634

**Gender**
Male	323
Female	424

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	706
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	417
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	28
Less than 65	111

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	486
doctor visit	467
esophageal dilation	110
gastrointestinal procedures	650
minimally invasive procedures	649
preventive care	131
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	467

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	570
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	28
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Meade Castleton Edmunds III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Meade Castleton Edmunds III, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Knoxville, TN were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

abdominal imaging	71
balloon dilation	140
diagnostic procedures	737
doctor visit	781
esophageal dilation	145
gastrointestinal procedures	1003
hospital care	22
hydrogen breath test	35
injections	11
inpatient care	22
lab tests	213
methane breath test	35
minimally invasive procedures	1005
preventive care	196
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	719
ultrasound (sonogram)	71

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meade Castleton Edmunds III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	333
Female	459

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	750
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	216
85 and over	46
Less than 65	98
65 to 74	433

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meade Castleton Edmunds III, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Meade Castleton Edmunds III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	7
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Meade Castleton Edmunds III, MD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1988. He has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (1988)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Meade Castleton Edmunds III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University Physicians' Association, Inc.

EDMUNDS GASTROENTEROLOGY PLLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Meade Castleton Edmunds III, MD has an average of 2.33 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Meade Castleton Edmunds III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Knoxville, TN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Meade Castleton Edmunds III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$4,097 Rinvoq $1,042	Humira $979	LINZESS $631	Creon $557	Mavyret $417	Other $471
AbbVie, Inc.	$2,823 Humira $1,558	Creon $304	Lupron $92	Viekira $48	Mavyret $10	Other $811
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$2,672 XIFAXAN $2,316	Trulance $195	XIFAXANIBSD $121	APRISO $21	Uceris $19
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$2,259 ENTYVIO $1,686	MOTEGRITY $327	AMITIZA $100	GATTEX $66	Dexilant $7	Other $73
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$1,847 STELARA $796	SIMPONI $695	REMICADE $152	OLYSIO $149	SIMPONI ARIA $55
Other	$11,128 XELJANZ $720	ENTYVIO $615	AMITIZA $606	LINZESS $452	Cimzia $437	Other $8,298

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$24,256
Education	$312
Gift	$148
Consulting Fee	$81
Entertainment	$30

Biography

Dr. Meade Edmunds' area of specialization is adult gastroenterology. His average patient rating is 2.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Edmunds is affiliated with the University Physicians' Association, Inc.. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Medicine.

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